TR 147 over Gar Creek
FairKankakee County, Illinois · 4 MI SW of Kankakee · Structure no. 046329600000000
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
TR 147 over Gar Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying TR 147 over Gar Creek in Kankakee County, Illinois. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2046. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was TR 147 over Gar Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is TR 147 over Gar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does TR 147 over Gar Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is TR 147 over Gar Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns TR 147 over Gar Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.